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entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Broadway Revival of Rocky Horror Show Struggles to Keep its Ghoulish Spark

Broadway’s third Rocky Horror Show revival at Studio 54 opens with fanfare but quickly sags as Sam Pinkleton’s staging grows abstract and the pacing becomes unfocused, delivering an uneven experience; Luke Evans brings punch in the music but is wary with Frank-n-Furter’s dialogue, Stephanie Hsu and Rachel Dratch offer flashes of charm, while Eddie is underheard and the production largely serves nostalgia rather than minting new fans.

via The Guardian|

#broadway-revival #entertainment #luke-evans

arts1 month ago•4 min saved

Hypnotic Reckoning: Lane and Metcalf Revive Death of a Salesman on Broadway

Joe Mantello’s Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, anchored by Nathan Lane’s hypnotic Willy and Laurie Metcalf’s lucid Linda, uses minimalist, period-agnostic design to sharpen Miller’s meditation on the American Dream and white entitlement; the three-hour tragedy is haunting and timely, with Lane’s brassy virtuosity and Metcalf’s precise humanity turning the familiar tale into a stark, modern mirror.

via The Guardian|

#american-dream #arts #broadway-revival

theater3 months ago•14 min saved

Broadway Gets a Glittery Rocky Horror Revival Led by Luke Evans

The Rocky Horror Show is returning to Broadway in a Studio 54 revival for Roundabout Theatre Company, led by Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and featuring Amber Gray, Juliette Lewis, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Stephanie Hsu; previews begin March 26 with an April 23 opening, running through June 21, with a slate of Broadway debuts and a star-studded creative team.

via Playbill|

#amber-gray #broadway-revival #luke-evans

arts8 months ago•5 min saved

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Shine in Broadway Revival of Waiting for Godot

The Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter offers visually striking staging and moments of genuine friendship but ultimately underwhelms in capturing the play's profound existential angst, relying more on novelty casting than deep emotional or thematic exploration.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#absurdist-comedy #alex-winter #arts

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

'Funny Girl' Revival Starring Lea Michele Recoups $16.5M Capitalization

The Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" has recouped its $16.5 million investment after facing initial challenges and a cast change. Lea Michele's addition to the production brought in sold-out crowds and helped the show set box office records. The revival, directed by Michael Mayer, featured a score by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill. Michele's run will conclude on September 3, after 599 performances and 30 previews.

via Variety|

#box-office-success #broadway-revival #cast-change

theater3 years ago•2 min saved

Michael Arden's Censored Tony Awards Speech Champions Jewish and LGBTQ Communities.

Michael Arden won his first Tony Award for directing the Broadway revival of "Parade," a musical about the lynching of Leo Frank by an antisemitic mob. In his acceptance speech, Arden called out homophobia and other forms of intolerance, recalling how he had been called a homophobic slur as a child. He also drew cheers for reclaiming the slur and urged people to keep raising their voices. Arden's revival of "Parade" emphasizes the love story between Leo and Lucille Frank, played by Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Platt's wordless presence during the intermission has also been a talked-about feature of the production.

via The New York Times|

#broadway-revival #homophobia #michael-arden